You can nominate a new condition to be considered for inclusion in the prenatal screening program in Ontario by completing our       NOMINATION FORM

What happens after I nominate a condition?

• Once we receive a nomination for a condition to be considered for inclusion in the prenatal screening program, the nomination is sent to the Prenatal Screening Ontario Advisory Committee for review.
• For each nomination, an in-depth review of published literature on the topic is performed and presented to the committee. The committee reviews and prioritizes nominations twice per year. Once reviewed, the advisory committee will decide whether the topic should move forward for consideration by Ontario's Health Technology Advisory Committee (OHTAC). The health technology assessments are comprised of evidence reviews of the test's clinical and cost effectiveness, as well as its alignment with societal and ethical values. Based on the evidence review, OHTAC provides recommendations on whether the screening test should be publicly funded.
• The decision for publicly funding a prenatal screening test ultimately lies with the Ontario Ministry of Health. 

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Please contact Kathryn Millar at kmillar@bornontario.ca with any questions about the nomination form or the nomination process.